“If I could only have one breed of chicken I would choose the Speckled Sussex hens. I have alot of different breeds, and I think the Speckled Sussex hens are the friendliest and most curious as well as the goofiest. They are so silly. I try to be pragmatic about my chickens because they are a home business for me, but somehow those silly Speckled Sussex girls always end up pets.
Did I mention they are a very attractive bird as well as a great layer?”
“First of all, I'm so happy with MPC! So helpful and caring... Of our 9 babies last year, my favorites are my Speckled Sussex, Rosanne, and Misty, my Blue/Black/Splash Cochin... Rosanne got her name for being the noisiest and most mouthy when she was a chick... Always had something to say. Now she's quiet, but was the first one to lay and lays every day... Cute smaller pinkish eggs. Love all my beautiful, healthy chickens from MPC... Out of 8 hens, I get 5-7 eggs a day. They actually started laying in the fall, so I must be doing something right :slightly_smiling:”
“My dotty was my second chicken to start laying, I cansee she will be a good momma, none of the other girls ever care to see when I‚Äôm gettin the eggs but as of recent she shows she‚Äôs going broody”
“I have two sussex hens, they are my favorite of the flock. They both lay a small egg nearly every day. Only downside is they both nearly died in shipping, took a few days till they where healthy and eating regularly.”
“I love my Hedy as a one day old and since she has been a great bird to have in my small backyard flock. She is always friendly, first to greet, and loves to follow me around. Easy to cuddle with and call back to hen house. My chics are not laying yet as not old enough to, will post again then but I'm sure will be fine. Love her coloring. Great for a backyard farmer.”
“I absolutely love love my little Margo. She is by far the sweetest of all the breeds I have, even my Orpingtons. She is curious but also docile and the definition of a lap chicken. She is also one of the few that has let my dogs come anywhere near. Highly recommend and will definitely get another next time!”
“Bottom of the pecking order for being so sweet and timid, but curious and whip-smart. She's the first to greet me and waits patiently for treats. Learned fast how to steal grapes and cherries from our garden. Her "I just laid an egg!" bugock is *hilarious,* and her eggs are tiny and cream-colored. She's a doll and I just love her. She was a "sure, why not" add-on to my order, and I am SO glad I did it. She's my favorite!”
“My Sussex girls (Walnut and Chestnut) are always the first to come running when they hear my door open. The are so sweet and will trot behind me as I do my chores. They love to forage and are experts and making a mess of an leaf pile I make. The are also very attentive to my rooster when he calls about hawks. Not to mention gorgeous! 10/10!”
